as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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as in had
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
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Recent Examples of experienced
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Another is the defence, anchored by the experienced Chancel Mbemba.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Elle Meyers, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Internet connectivity remains at around 1%, the group said, noting that the country has now experienced more than 620 hours of digital isolation.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Boys volleyball First-year Horizon coach Kristen Caleo inherited an experienced team that is taking her on a nice ride in her debut as a high school head coach.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Another is the defence, anchored by the experienced Chancel Mbemba.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Never experienced that ever in life.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Internet connectivity remains at around 1%, the group said, noting that the country has now experienced more than 620 hours of digital isolation.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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Smith, physical and skilled in pass coverage, is very much valued inside the program.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nowhere is that clearer than in parts of the economy tied to the AI boom, where skilled labor is commanding salaries that rival—or exceed—traditional white-collar roles.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the first reconciliation bill passed, Republicans had a three-seat majority.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte had 22 treys after three quarters, but pulled all the starters in the fourth quarter and slowed down a little, finishing with 26 treys to tie an all-time team record.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Even if the film doesn’t co-sign her ideology, Ursula is the most nuanced of the ruthless killers, and Gellar is adept at digging into the character’s ambiguity and shifting priorities.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Padres have certainly proved adept at prospect churn.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Same goes for left-hander Carlos Rodón, who underwent an elbow operation in October, and shortstop Anthony Volpe, who had offseason surgery to repair a partial tear in his left shoulder.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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After all, the front office underwent a major house cleaning during the offseason, so why not bring in a new manager, too?—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ryan plays a character who’s unbelievably skillful and unbelievably scared.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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That was so skillful and subtle.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Jara’s songs endured, carried by recordings, memory, and communities both in Chile and abroad.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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In addition to those four languages, the registrar is recruiting workers who are proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Tagalog or other languages.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maria is proficient on both guitar and marching snare drum, demonstrating strong technical skill, musical awareness, and adaptability across different musical styles and settings.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two days later, Iran witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests, with demonstrations held in more than a hundred and fifty cities.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The energetic patrons witnessed a workman-like effort.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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